Sweet Freedom (Michael McDonald song)
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"Sweet Freedom" is a 1986 single by Michael McDonald
, and his last Top 10 hit. The single's music video featured McDonald, along with actors, Billy Crystal
, and Gregory Hines
, in the film Running Scared.
Michael McDonald (singer)
Michael McDonald is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter. McDonald is known for a soulful baritone singing style and a multi-octave range. He began his career singing back-up vocals with Steely Dan...
, and his last Top 10 hit. The single's music video featured McDonald, along with actors, Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal
William Edward "Billy" Crystal is an American actor, writer, producer, comedian and film director. He gained prominence in the 1970s for playing Jodie Dallas on the ABC sitcom Soap and became a Hollywood film star during the late 1980s and 1990s, appearing in the critical and box office successes...
, and Gregory Hines
Gregory Hines
Gregory Oliver Hines was an American actor, singer, dancer and choreographer.-Early years:Born in New York City, Hines and his older brother Maurice started dancing at an early age, studying with choreographer Henry LeTang...
, in the film Running Scared.
Charts
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart | 12 |
U.S. Adult Contemporary Tracks | 4 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 7 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 8 |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 17 |